Sweden

Grip on the wet road is very logical, easy to drive. Control is accurate, but not too fast. Manages aquaplaning very well. Good grip on the dry road, nicely balanced.

Vi Bilägare5/2019

2nd placeNokian Hakka Blue 2205/55R16

Best for wet roads with high resistance to aquaplaning, short braking distance and good lateral grip. Driving characteristics are a mix of good reaction ability and neutral balance. Easy to drive and predictable grip limit under pressure.

Svenska Dagbladet22.3.2019

WinnerNokian Hakka Blue 2205/55R16

Good grip on wet road, logical and accurate. Also good on the dry road.

Norway

Motor1/2018

2nd placeNokian Hakka Black 2225/45 R17

Offers a nice and precise driving experience, makes the drive feel fun and safe. Good brake grip on both dry and wet surface; does not really have any weak points. On the highway, makes almost no noise and just two of the tested tyres score better on rolling resistance.

auto, motor og sport4/2018

WinnerNokian Hakka Blue 2 SUV235/65 R17

Safe and easily controllable both on wet and dry roads. Performs magnificently in evasive maneuvers as well as in rapid lane changes. The best braking performance in wet conditions. Low and comfortable noise level.

Germany

Snow and ice performance make the tyre the best allrounder. The only tyre providing overall results on a constant good level in all conditions. The best snow braking and acceleration performance combined with improved summer properties

Finland

A reliable winter tyre for all conditions. Well-balanced driving properties on all road surfaces and a feeling of safety for the driver.

Moottori9/2018

The most balanced combinationNokian Hakkapeliitta 9205/55 R16

Top class ice grip. Logical and composed on ice, secure and stable on snow. One of the best tyres on wet surface.

Tuulilasi11/2018

WinnerNokian Hakkapeliitta 9205/55 R16

The best on icy roads. Grip properties and maneuverability on ice are on excellent level and safe even in extreme driving situations. Well-balanced characteristics on snowy roads as well as on dry and wet asphalt.

Moottori10/2018

Balanced combinationNokian Hakkapeliitta R3205/55 R16

Stable and easy to drive, good steering feedback on ice and snow. Well-balanced properties also on asphalt, logical behaviour. The lowest noise level among the tested tyres.

Sweden

Best acceleration and braking on ice and snow. Fast response and neutral balance. Consistent behavior, communicates well about the grip to the driver.

Aftonbladet23.9.2018

Shared 3rd placeNokian Hakkapeliitta 9205/55 R16

Good driving properties in all winter conditions. Excellent grip on ice and snow. Easy to drive. Excellent breaking performance on wet asphalt.

Aftonbladet23.9.2018

3rd placeNokian Hakkapeliitta R3205/55 R16

Good driving properties in all conditions. Low rolling resistance. Easy to drive on snow and ice. Good braking performance on asphalt. A well-balanced tyre.

Vi Bilägare14/2018

2nd placeNokian Hakkapeliitta R3205/55 R16

Good performance in winter conditions. Impressive driving properties on snow and ice. Steers nicely in curves with neutral balance. High performance on wet asphalt with short braking distance.

auto, motor och sport22/2018

WinnerNokian Hakkapeliitta R3 SUV275/45 R20 XL

Excellent on snow and ice. Nice balance and predictable to drive. Best braking and steering on wet asphalt and best braking properties on dry asphalt of all tested tyres.

auto, motor och sport22/2018

WinnerNokian Hakkapeliitta 9 SUV275/45 R20 XL

"King of the Nordic". Exact and safe steering on snow and ice. Perfect example of high safety level. Exellent braking and steering properties on wet and dry asphalt.

Motorföraren7/2018

WinnerNokian Hakkapeliitta R3 SUV275/45 R20 XL

Very good properties on ice and snow. Excellent braking and steering properties on wet asphalt. Best braking properties on dry asphalt of all tested tyres.

Motorföraren7/2018

WinnerNokian Hakkapeliitta 9 SUV275/45 R20 XL

According to the test, definately the best Nordic winter tyre. Exact and safe on snow and ice. Very high safety level. Outstanding braking and steering properties both on wet as well as on dry asphalt.

Russia

Za Rulem9/2018

WinnerNokian Hakkapeliitta 9195/65 R15

Outstanding fuel efficiency, excellent handling on ice and snow, good grip properties on ice and excellent maneuverability in deep snow. The most balanced in any condition, for all drivers, regardless of preparation and style of driving.

Good handling on ice and on snowy surfaces. Lowest fuel consumption. The maneuverability in deep snow and directional stability on snow rated with maximum points.

Za Rulem11/2018

WinnerNokian Hakkapeliitta 9 SUV215/65 R16

The highest possible points in ice breaking and acceleration. Performance on snow is also on excellent level: best result in breaking and maneuverability, both at active steering and in extreme situations. Stability on snow and asphalt on a high level, the most economical tyre in this test.

A good winter performer, with safe traction and braking on snow. Very well balanced on wet surface, with outstanding aquaplaning properties. Direct and safe in fast lane changes on dry surfaces. Clear test winner.

Austria

Finland

Tekniikan Maailma5/2017

Test winnerNokian Hakka Blue 2205/55R16

Nokian Hakka Blue 2 has easy and predictable wet handling even when the tyre is pushed to the limit. Handling on dry is reliable and precise with solid grip also in the hardest maneuvers. The quietest tyre in the test with an especially low rolling resistance.

Tuulilasi3/2017

Test winnerNokian Hakka Blue 2225/45R17

Remarkably good grip and handling properties on wet roads. Also the aquaplaning resistance is brilliant. Noise and comfort are also on a really good level.

Italy

And the winner is … On snow the most comprehensive tyre is without any doubt the Nokian, very close to the performance of pure winter tyres…” “Taking into account all test criteria of the test, especially steering feedback and rolling resistance, a factor influencing fuel consumption, the Winner is the Nokian.

Sweden

Without any doubt an excellent tyre on dry and wet surfaces while also getting the best result in handling properties on snow.

Auto Motor & Sport22/2017

Test winnerNokian Hakkapeliitta 9205/55R16

Highest points on ice and snow. Easy to control on ice and snow. Even on dry asphalt excellent handling.

Auto Motor & Sport22/2017

Test winnerNokian Hakkapeliitta R2205/55R16

Excellent on ice and snow. Easy to control on demanding winter conditions. Excellent even on dry surfaces.

Vi Bilägare13/2017

Test winnerNokian Hakkapeliitta 9205/55R16

Excellent braking, acceleration and handling properties on ice. Properties on snow on the highest level in this test and also got the best score on dry asphalt. Well-balanced driving properties and logical behaviour around the grip limit.

Vi Bilägare 14/2017

TestwinnerNokian Hakkapeliitta R2205/55 R16

Very good level in start and braking on ice and even better on snow. In wet conditions best in test of Nordic winter tyres. Low rolling resistance and quiet.

Teknikens Värld 22/2017

3rd placeNokian Hakkapeliitta R2205/60 R16

The best in the test on icy surface, both in braking and handling property results. On snow showed excellent performance, gathering the highest points. Also had the lowest rolling resistance among all tested tyres.

Aftonbladet3.10.2017

3rd placeNokian Hakkapeliitta 9205/55R16

Excellent ice grip and easy to drive on ice and snow. Never lose it's grip.

Aftonbladet3.10.2017

Shared 3rd placeNokian Hakkapeliitta R2205/55R16

Unusual easy to drive and calm in every difficult situations. Very low rolling resistance and quiet.

Russia

Za Rulem 9/2017

Test winnerNokian Hakkapeliitta 9185/65R15

Spectacular grip and safety properties on snow and ice. Steering response is predictable and stability as well as handling on a high level. The result in braking on dry asphalt is the best among all tested tyres, the wet braking result is excellent.

Za Rulem10/2017

TestwinnerNokian Hakkapeliitta R2205/55 R16

Excellent grip level both on ice and snow. Marvellous steering accuracy and handling properties. Also got the highest score in deep snow, and stated a very economic tyre.

AutoReview17/2017

Test winnerNokian Hakkapeliitta 9 SUV215/65R16

Superior grip properties on icy surface. Handling properties on snow and ice are also on excellent level.

Finland

Unsurprising and reliable. Driving behaviour is logical and safe on wet roads, aquaplaning resistance properties are on the top level. Very low rolling resistance.

Tuulilasi4/2016

Test winnerNokian Hakka Green 2205/55 R16

Well balanced product. Performance in wet conditions is excellent and reliably safe. It is a very comfortable and silent tyre with low fuel consumption. The driving behaviour is praiseworthy peaceful and unsurprising both in dry and wet conditions.

2016 Inverno

Great Britain

Excellent on snow, reaching number one positions in snow braking and traction. On the wet tracks among the strongest performers. In dry braking, the Nokian WR D4 reached the shortest braking distance of all the contenders.

The tyre excelled especially on snow but also topped the tables in both longitudinal and lateral aquaplaning tests. In both dry and wet braking, it was ranked second in the line-up. Particularly effective in the key braking test.

Finland

Brilliant on ice and easy to handle in extreme situations. Short braking distances on all surfaces and very good driving properties in all winter conditions.

Tuulilasi12/2016

Test winnerNokian Hakkapeliitta 8205/55R16

Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8 is on its strongest in demanding conditions. Braking on ice is overwhelmingly better than competitors and on snowy roads braking and acceleration are on the best level. The tyre is easy to control in extreme situations and fuel consumption is low.

Tekniikan Maailma17/2016

2nd placeNokian Hakkapeliitta R2205/55R16

Behavior on ice is excellent and tyre is easy to handle. Steering is peaceful even when skidding and handling on snowy roads is exemplary. Steady and logical in extreme conditions. Tyre is quiet and rolling resistance is low.

Tuulilasi13/2016

2nd placeNokian Hakkapeliitta R2205/55R16

Quick acceleration on ice and snow, good braking properties. Very good grip on curve and excellent steering response. Rolling distance lowest in the test.

Tekniikan Maailma 19/2016

Test winnerNokian Hakkapeliitta 8 SUV235/65R17

Exemplary to drive on snow. Easy handling on icy roads and logical behavior around the grip limit. Outclassed the competitors in braking and acceleration on ice.

Tekniikan Maailma19/2016

3rd placeNokian Hakkapeliitta R2 SUV235/65R17

Safe and logical to drive on icy and snowy roads. Behaviour on wet surface is peaceful and reliable. Very low rolling resistance.

Sweden

Quick acceleration on ice and snow, good braking properties. Very good grip on curve and excellent steering response. Rolling resistance lowest in the test.

Vi Bilägare14/2016

Test winnerNokian Hakkapeliitta 8205/55R16

Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8 is on its strongest in demanding conditions. Braking on ice is overwhelmingly better than competitors and on snowy roads braking and acceleration are on the best level. The tyre is easy to control in extreme situations and fuel consumption is low.

Auto Motor & Sport 21/2016

Test winnerNokian Hakkapeliitta 8205/55R16

Safe and reliable in winter conditions. Impressive also on dry asphalt. Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8 got maximum points in all tests made on snow and dry asphalt, and was considered as the best tyre on snow and ice.

Auto Motor & Sport 21/2016

Test winnerNokian Hakkapeliitta R2205/55R16

The best tyre on snow and ice. The tyre scored maximum points in all tests conducted on ice. Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 was best in braking and acceleration. Lowert rolling resistance of the test.

Aftonbladet

Test winnerNokian Hakkapeliitta 8205/55R16

Excellent braking and acceleration grip. Easy to drive even in difficult situations. Calm and logical on snow. Never surprise.

Aftonbladet

2nd placeNokian Hakkapeliitta R2205/55R16

Excellent on the ice and snow. Easy to drive on ice and retain its grip even when sliding. Lowest rolling distance in the test.

Kazakhstan

Automobily

2nd placeNokian Hakkapeliitta R2 SUV235/65R17

The best grip properties both on ice and snow. The driving behavior on icy and snowy roads is excellent making it a very safe winter tyre. It is also an economical choice: it has the lowest fuel consumption of all tested tyres.

Our choice: recommendation as one of the best tyres. Good on wet and dry roads. Very good wear resistance. Low fuel consumption. Saves money due to its low fuel consumption and very good wear resistance.

Best wet handling and aquaplaning resistance properties. Very good lateral aquaplaning, good performance and safe. Easily controllable behaviour on wet surfaces. Stable and safe in lane changes on dry roads.

Switzerland

Very balanced tyre. Top rating of “good” in all safety-relevant subtests. Very good rating for its low wear. Good grade for the low fuel consumption. Very recommended for both dry and wet conditions and due to its low fuel consumption.

Norway

The best grip on wet asphalt. Smooth driving experience. The Nokian Hakka Blue rolls lighter than the other tyres. Very stable and comfortable.

Auto Motor og Sport5/2015

Test winner ”Very good"Nokian Hakka Blue SUV235/65R17

The tyre has quick and precise steering response and is rigid enough to remain stable even during evasions. The shortest stopping distance both on wet and dry surfaces. The second lowest rolling resistance in the test.

2015 Inverno

USA

China

Auto, Motor und Sport10/2015

Test winnerNokian Hakkapeliitta R2 SUV235/60R18

No matter on ice or snow, Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 SUV has very good traction and also very good grip. Outstanding snow performance. When cornering on snow, handling is precise and ready for acceleration at any time.

Germany

Best performance on snow and wet asphalt. The quietest - highest score in the noise test. “Nokian is the fastest and most stable tyre in the test on snow.” Highest score with slush. “Highest safety with aquaplaning, short braking distances, good wet grip, safe driving properties on the wet road. “Exact steering, reliable driving behaviour – that makes the Nokian fast on dry surfaces.”

On snow: short braking distances and strong traction, safe even at the grip limits. On wet: Good deceleration, late aquaplaning, agile at the grip limits. On dry: the highest cornering speeds in handling, top driving response.

Top grade on snow, good on dry and icy surfaces. Good grade also in the categories fuel consumption and wear resistance. Fourth position of 19 tested winter tyres. Recommendable with the ADAC judgement “satisfactory“.

Finland

Easy to control also in extreme driving situations. Secure grip and steering properties. Very low rolling resistance.

Tuulilasi12/2015

Test winnerNokian Hakkapeliitta 8205/55R16

The best studded tyre both on snow and on ice. Excellent grip on ice. The lowest fuel consumption.

Tekniikan Maailma17/2015

Test winnerNokian Hakkapeliitta R2205/55R16

The best non-studded tyre for icy and snowy roads. Very low driving noise. The lowest rolling resistance in our test.

Tuulilasi13/2015

Test winnerNokian Hakkapeliitta R2205/55R16

Extremely good grip under icy and snowy conditions. Safe and logical handling behaviour both on ice and snow. Wet handling is also great. The lowest rolling resistance and fuel consumption. Lowest noise level.

Sweden

A champion on ice and snow. Extremely good on ice with supreme grip in the curves. The lowest rolling resistance in the test.

Aftonbladet7.10.2015

Test winnerNokian Hakkapeliitta 8205/55R16

Outstanding on ice, short braking distance and very good lateral grip make the tyre easy to drive on icy roads. The tyre pulls ahead of the competition when the road becomes more slippery. Quiet and low rolling resistance.

Aftonbladet7.10.2015

Test winnerNokian Hakkapeliitta R2205/55R16

The best non-studded winter tyre on ice and snow. Relatively short braking distances, good traction and stability. Low rolling resistance.

Auto Motor & Sport22/2015

Test winnerNokian Hakkapeliitta 8225/45R17

Good margins on snow. Good lateral grip. Balanced during sudden braking. Exact steering on ice. Easy to control on wet asphalt. Surprisingly adaptive and quick steering response on dry asphalt.

Unbelievably balanced and easy to drive on the snow. On ice, the tyre has outstanding lateral grip. Linear and quick steering response on dry roads. Easy to handle under wet conditions. Quiet and comfortable.

Motorföraren7/2015

Test winnerNokian Hakkapeliitta 8225/45R17

Outstanding on ice and snow. Best in six of twelve test segments. Lowest rolling resistance and fuel consumption.

Motorföraren7/2015

Test winnerNokian Hakkapeliitta R2225/45R17

The best non-studded winter tyre on ice. Best in all test segments on ice: braking, acceleration, lateral grip and handling. Lowest rolling resistance and fuel consumption.

Norway

Motor5/2015

Test winnerNokian Hakkapeliitta 8205/55R16

The Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8 has the best performance under extreme conditions. The tyre gets top marks in all disciplines on ice, with short braking distances and good lateral grip. The best driving feel on snow.

Motor5/2015

Test winnerNokian Hakkapeliitta R2205/55R16

The best non-studded winter tyre for acceleration on ice. The tyre has great properties for braking, manoeuvrability and lateral grip. The lowest rolling resistance in the test.

Auto Motor og Sport10/2015

Test winnerNokian Hakkapeliitta 8225/45R17

The tyre has good lateral grip and gives a safe and secure driving experience. Precise on icy roads. Balanced and easy to control on wet asphalt. Rapid steering response on dry asphalt.

Auto Motor og Sport10/2015

Test winnerNokian Hakkapeliitta R2225/45R17

Excellently balanced and easy to control on snow. Solid grip during acceleration and braking. Superior lateral stability on ice. Well balanced and easy to control on wet asphalt as well. The steering response is quick on dry asphalt and the tyre is also stable during sudden lane changes.